Game Sack

[Olls]

Can you post a link or picture that shows what that looks like? I've tried to find some information about it, but all I'm coming up with is a stereo mod? What is the point of doing that when you can get stereo through the headphone out?

[Thunderblaze16]

Can you post a link or picture that shows what that looks like? I've tried to find some information about it, but all I'm coming up with is a stereo mod? What is the point of doing that when you can get stereo through the headphone out?

not much, but its nice to have the option of audio cables and av cables

[Joe Redifer]

Olls, if you stereo mod the SCART converter, it is mainly for systems that have no other means of audio output like the SNES, Saturn, etc.

[Olls]

Olls, if you stereo mod the SCART converter, it is mainly for systems that have no other means of audio output like the SNES, Saturn, etc.

Alright. Where would I go about finding a stereo adapter cable for a model 1? There is nothing on e-bay, or I simply don't know what to look for.

[kool kitty89]

Alright. Where would I go about finding a stereo adapter cable for a model 1? There is nothing on e-bay, or I simply don't know what to look for.

You don't want anything specific to the model 1, it's a super common generic cable found at most electronics stores that carry audio equipment, but Sega never released a version under their brand. (rather odd actually, you'd think Sega would want to promoted/introduce a product that would promote the stereo audio capabilities as well as allow a hefty margin on a super cheap product )

It goes by a number of names, but if you search something like " 1/8" -or 3.5mm- stereo RCA adapter " or similar (maybe mentioning headphone), you should find it, they're really cheap too. ("y cable" or "y adapter" are also common terms in that context)

There's 2 main types you'd want: 1 that directly adapts to male RCA connectors (in which case, be sure to get one long enough for your needs), and another with female RCA jacks. (the latter may be a simple solid plug-in adapter, or with cable leads ending in RCA connectors)

Here's some examples:
http://www.frontx.com/pro/c216_042.html
http://pcsugar.com/files/2010/05/hos...ca-300x248.jpg
http://www.knowzy.com/images/Cables_...le-Adapter.jpg
http://electronics.become.com/2x-rca...s--sc953358708

Make sure you don't get one with a female headphone jack though, that would be a bit pointless.


And some good examples of ones for sale:
http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-3-5mm-2.../dp/B0027RPUVS

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-8-Y-adapter-st...item2eb5d90ec5

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-1-8-stereo...item4aab52dbad

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-1-8-stereo...item230f5f29a5

Assuming you already have some free stereo RCA cables around, those female RCA adapters would be nice options. (they're the cheapest BIN ones on there now too . . . $.99 US with free shipping )









Also, Joe, you're lucky if thrift stores have good cheap TVs in your area . . . local goodwills (and I mean at very least the 3 or 4 in San Jose and Morgan Hill) have really bad prices on TVs ranging from about $20-30 (usually for 14-15" stuff) to $40/50 to $60-80 for 28-32" stuff, though it's rather inconsistent.
It's really stupid too as the things sit there so long that they start getting banged up. (and the remotes usually walk off after a week or so)
If they cut their prices in half across the board, it would probably be fine. (no idea what they're thinking, or what price giude/mandate they're using)

However, there are lots of good Craigslist adds, often for free stuff, though finding a decent newer model Trinitron, Wega, or comparable Sanyo/Phillips/Sharp/etc set is a bit more difficult. (well, it's hard to find them really super cheap or free, they come up for $20-40 pretty often)

[Joe Redifer]

Latest episode which shows what happens when you take your obsession with videogaming beyond the games themselves.

[TmEE]

The ending cracked ruled

Did Dave bring out all that stuff you your place or was it filmed at his place ?

[Zebbe]

I don't think Dave has that many Genesis games, so I think they filmed it at Joe's place - unless Joe carried over all his Genesis games to Dave's place :P-

[Olls]

You don't want anything specific to the model 1, it's a super common generic cable found at most electronics stores that carry audio equipment, but Sega never released a version under their brand. (rather odd actually, you'd think Sega would want to promoted/introduce a product that would promote the stereo audio capabilities as well as allow a hefty margin on a super cheap product )

It goes by a number of names, but if you search something like " 1/8" -or 3.5mm- stereo RCA adapter " or similar (maybe mentioning headphone), you should find it, they're really cheap too. ("y cable" or "y adapter" are also common terms in that context)

There's 2 main types you'd want: 1 that directly adapts to male RCA connectors (in which case, be sure to get one long enough for your needs), and another with female RCA jacks. (the latter may be a simple solid plug-in adapter, or with cable leads ending in RCA connectors)

Here's some examples:
http://www.frontx.com/pro/c216_042.html
http://pcsugar.com/files/2010/05/hos...ca-300x248.jpg
http://www.knowzy.com/images/Cables_...le-Adapter.jpg
http://electronics.become.com/2x-rca...s--sc953358708

Make sure you don't get one with a female headphone jack though, that would be a bit pointless.


And some good examples of ones for sale:
http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-3-5mm-2.../dp/B0027RPUVS

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-8-Y-adapter-st...item2eb5d90ec5

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-1-8-stereo...item4aab52dbad

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-1-8-stereo...item230f5f29a5

Assuming you already have some free stereo RCA cables around, those female RCA adapters would be nice options. (they're the cheapest BIN ones on there now too . . . $.99 US with free shipping )

Thanks a lot man!
Nice vid again, Gamesack.

[retrospiel]

I want a pair of those Mario boxer shorts !

Olls, why do you ask for advice on how to properly hook up your Genesis to an HDTV if you're just going to use composite anyway ? -_-

[Joe Redifer]

That was shot at Dave's place. He owns more Genesis games than I do, though they are games like Madden, My Little Pony, Ariel the Little Mermaid, etc whereas my games are like Thunder Force 4, Gleylancer, Super Fantasy Zone, MUSHA and cool games. That would suck carrying all that stuff around. I still haven't decided where we should shoot next week's episode. Could be either place and no matter what one of us will have to haul stuff to the other person's house. Hmmm, that makes me think it should be shot here.

[Lastcallhall]

Is it just me or is the color saturation all over the place when Dave is talking about DLC?

[Olls]

Olls, why do you ask for advice on how to properly hook up your Genesis to an HDTV if you're just going to use composite anyway ? -_-

I'm looking for the best option. Composite doesn't look so hot., so I'd rather go scart.

[retrospiel]

I like the friendly, sun light lit atmosphere at Dave's place. Shooting in a basement isn't bad per se but shooting in a basement only sure didn't do AVGN's videos any good.


Olls, sorry, seems I missed your recent posts on this subject. Yeah, if you're in Europe you can skip the whole Y'PbPr transcoder/HDMI converter stuff and simply plug it in via SCART. Btw, they do have RGB cables with a separate headphone connector so you don't necessarily need an additional cable for stereo.

Another thing: I noticed that some cables produce a blurry oversaturated picture while good ones should produce a crystal clear picture (much like in an emulator). If you're not happy with your cable you probably should try out another seller.

[Joe Redifer]

Is it just me or is the color saturation all over the place when Dave is talking about DLC?

Actually the color saturation all but goes away during that segment since pre-order DLC sucks away your soul.